India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI: India won by 44 runs
With one game remaining in the ODI series, India's hit-the-deck frenzy triumphed against West Indies as the hosts defended 237 to seal up the series. Prasidh Krishna led the way for India, taking 4 for 12 in nine overs and proving once again why he was chosen ahead of Deepak Chahar.
Prasidh dug the ball into the Ahmedabad track, which gave extra bounce and zip throughout the game, and discomfited a West Indies line-up without Kieron Pollard.
Shardul Thakur, too, smashed the deck on a regular basis and was rewarded with Jason Holder's wicket. In the 22nd over, Holder sliced a shoulder-high short ball from Thakur, leaving West Indies 76 for 5.
With a 42-run partnership, Akeal Hosein and Fabian Allen rallied India temporarily, and Odean Smith gave India a fright at the finish before Prasidh seals the deal with a wicket-maiden.
Let’s have a look at statistics: India 237 for 9 (Suryakumar 64, Rahul 49, Smith 2-29) beat West Indies 193 (Brooks 44, Hosein 34, Prasidh 4-12) by 44 runs
All in all, this game was some sort of ‘chasing one another’. 1 ODI left and let’s see what it brings us on 11th February! Meanwhile, don’t forget to check 1xBet Professional Sportsblog match prediction.
